✝️ 2000

JAMB Christian Religious Knowledge 2000 past questions

55 questions from the 2000 JAMB UTME Christian Religious Knowledge paper. Free, with answers where available.

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Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q1 ✓ Answer: A
Joseph called the name of his first born Manasseh, meaning God has
A
made him forget his hardship and his father’s house.
B
made him fruitful in the land of his affliction.
C
rescued him from the hands of Potiphar
D
made him not to forget his brothers and his house hold
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q1 ✓ Answer: A
What did Saul do after his defeat of the Amalekites:
A
He set up a monument for himself
B
He returned to Shiloh
C
He offered sacrifices to god
D
He repented to his sins
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q2 ✓ Answer: D
“…Now therefore lighten the hard service of your fa ther upon us, and we will serve you.” This request was made to Rehoboam because
A
the people had another person in mind
B
the people wanted to test his wisdom
C
of an impending revolt
D
the people wanted some relief.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q2 ✓ Answer: B
“Let us flee from before Israel: for the Lord fights for them…” the statement above was made by the Egyptian when
A
Moses stretched out his hand over the sea
B
their chariots were clogged in the sea
C
the LORD drove the sea back by a strong east wind.
D
the angel of God stood between them and Hebrews
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q3 ✓ Answer: C
“You are the man…’’ This statement by Nathan made David immediately
A
order him out of the palace
B
order the killing of the child
C
confess and ask for forgiveness
D
abdicate his throne.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q3 ✓ Answer: D
Moses told the Israelites that the LORD would give them flesh in the evening and bread in the morning because he had
A
heard their prayers
B
seen their suffering
C
promised to feed them
D
heard their murmuring
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q5 ✓ Answer: A
“…The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be still.” This statement was made by Moses when the
A
Egyptians were pursuing the Isrealites before the Red Sea.
B
Isrealitis were standing before Joshua
C
Isrealites were standing before King Pharaoh.
D
Isrealitis’ charious were crossing the Rea Sea.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q5 ✓ Answer: D
‘The LORD give you children by this woman. Eli offered this prayer because of Hannah’s
A
love for the service
B
loan of Samuel to the lord
C
desire for more children from GOD
D
faith in GOD
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q6 ✓ Answer: C
God told Solomon that He would surely tear the kingdom from him and give it to his
A
son
B
brother C.servant
D
army commander.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q6 ✓ Answer: C
The river that flowed out of Eden to water the garden divided and became four rivers namely
A
Nile, Pishon, Euphrates and Tigris
B
Pishon, Tigris, Gihon and Nile
C
Gihon, Pishon, Tigris and Euphrates
D
Pishon, Euphrates, Gihon and Jordan.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q7 ✓ Answer: A
Why did Job kill Abner?
A
He wanted to avenge the death of his brother.
B
He feared that Abner would take over his post.
C
Abner only came to deceive David.
D
He was an enemy who came to spy on David.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q7 ✓ Answer: D
King Rehoboam refused to take the counsel of the elders because
A
it was wrong counsel
B
he was afraid of the outcome of their counsel
C
he was stubborn
D
it was a turn of affairs brought about by the LORD
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q8 ✓ Answer: C
When God told Abraham that Sarah would have a child, Abraham laughed because
A
he already had a child by Hagar
B
his wife Sarah was barren
C
his wife was too old to have a child
D
he was amused by the promise.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q8 ✓ Answer: D
King Saul asked Jesse to send David to him because CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE 2001 [PAGE 49] he wanted David to
A
kill goliath
B
marry his daughter, Micheal
C
become Jonathan’s friend
D
serve him
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q9 ✓ Answer: A
In the beginning, God created the
A
heavens and the earth
B
animals and the birds
C
light and the darkness D water and the dryland
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q10 ✓ Answer: B
Moses fled Egypt to the land of Midian because
A
he was afraid that his crime would be made known
B
Pharaoh wanted to kill him for the crime he had committed.
C
his countryman asked if he would also kill him
D
he had killed an Egyptian and buried him in the sand.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q11 ✓ Answer: A
The LORD sent Samuel to Saul to go and destroy the Amalekites because
A
they opposed Isreal on their way out of Egypt
B
they were idolaters
C
they disobeyed God
D
their land had been given to Isreal after the battle.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q12 ✓ Answer: D
In the creation story, man was permitted to
A
plant fruit trees for food
B
water the garden
C
make garments of skin
D
name all the creatures.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q13 ✓ Answer: B
God instructed Moses on Mount Sinai to
A
speak to the rock
B
strike the rock
C
consecrate the people
D
pray for the people.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q14 ✓ Answer: A
‘’’…If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnance…’’’ The statement above portrays Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego as
A
men of faith
B
disillusioned men
C
stub born men
D
men with pride.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q15 ✓ Answer: B
Prohet Ezekiel described the house of Isreal as having a hard forehead and stubborn heart because the people
A
lacked confidence in him
B
refused to listen to him
C
had taken God for granted
D
had endured suffering.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q16 ✓ Answer: B
‘And the LORD God appointed a plant, and made it come up over Jonah…’ The statement above taught Jonah that
A
the repentance of the Ninevites would be short- lived
B
God is sovereign
C
his assignment would not last long
D
God is merciful.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q17 ✓ Answer: A
“Why is your spirit so vexed that you eat no food?” The addressee was sad because
A
Naboth refused to give him his vineyard
B
he had an encounter with Elijah
C
his inheritance had been taken away
D
Jezebel refused to speak to him.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q18 ✓ Answer: C
Isaiah teaches that the LORD wants His people to demonstrate holiness by
A
observing religious festivals
B
offering more sacrifices
C
doing justice and not evil [PAGE 47]
D
honouring their father and mother.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q19 ✓ Answer: B
One of the reforms of King Josiah was that
A
he worshipped at the brook Kidron
B
he defiled Topheth in the valley of the sons of Hinnom.
C
he allowed the worship of Asherah
D
the priests were allowed to worship in the temple.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q20 ✓ Answer: D
The main lesson of Hosea’s teachings is that God
A
will pour His spirit on all flesh.
B
accepts every free-will offering
C
will create a new heart in His people
D
prefers steadfast love to sacrifice.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q21 ✓ Answer: A
The reaction of Naaman to the instruction of Elisha showed that he was
A
proud
B
faithless
C
ignorant
D
stubborn.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q22 ✓ Answer: D
Daniel became distinguished above all other presidents and satraps because he
A
interpreted the king’s dreams
B
refused to worship the golden calf.
C
worshipped only one God
D
had an excellent spirit in him.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q23 ✓ Answer: B
When Elijah escaped from Ahab to the brook Cherith, he was fed by
A
angels
B
ravens
C
doves
D
sparrows.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q24 ✓ Answer: B
The man appointed by the Holy Ghost to go on the missionary journey with Saul was
A
Lucius
B
Barnabas
C
Peter
D
Mark
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q25 ✓ Answer: A
The mark of a true disciple according to Jesus Christ is
A
loving one another
B
keeping the ten commandments
C
knowing the word
D
fasting and praying.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q26 ✓ Answer: B
The main complaint of the Hellenists against the brews in the early Church was that their
A
men were neglected
B
widows were neglected
C
new converts were neglected
D
children were neglected.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q27 ✓ Answer: D
Peter, James and John were asked to keep their experience of the transfiguration secret until
A
the kingdom of God comes
B
they met the other disciples
C
they descended from the mount
D
the son of man is raised from the dead.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q28 ✓ Answer: A
According to Jesus, every branch of tree that bears fruit, He would prune. Branch in this context refers to
A
man
B
an angel
C
the Jews
D
the Gentiles.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q29 ✓ Answer: B
John declares that for a man to have eternal life he must
A
preach the gospel of Christ
B
possess the Holy Spirit
C
beat everyone that sold and bought
D
drove out all who sold and bought.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q30 ✓ Answer: D
When Jesus entered the temple in Jerusalem, He
A
contended with the scribes and the Pharisees.
B
read from the book of Isaiah
C
beat everyone that sold and bought
D
drove out all who sold and bought.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q32 ✓ Answer: A
“Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” The lawyer who asked this question wanted to
A
put Christ to the test.
B
please the crowd
C
prove his knowledge of the law
D
condemn Christ.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q33 ✓ Answer: C
In the story of stilling the storm, the disciples were surprised because
A
Jesus was deeply asleep in the boat while the storm raged
B
Jesus rebuked them for lack of faith
C
the wind and the sea obeyed Jesus
D
the storm disturbed the boat even with Jesus in it.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q34 ✓ Answer: B
In his reference to the events of the day of Pentecost, Peter said that they were the fulfillment of the prophecy of
A
Jeremiah
B
Joel
C
Jonah
D
Isaiah.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q35 ✓ Answer: C
“Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, He who is coming into the world.” The confession was made during the
A
changing of water to wine
B
transfiguration of Jesus Christ
C
raising of Lazarus
D
healing of the epileptic boy.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q36 ✓ Answer: A
Before Jesus raised Jairus’ daughter, the people mocked Him because he
A
told them that the girl was not dead but sleeping
B
rebuked them for weeping and mourning over the dead
C
did not pray before performing the miracle
D
did not arrive at the place before the girl died.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q37 ✓ Answer: D
When Bartimaeus wanted Jesus to heal him, he
A
waited for Him by the roadside
B
requested to be led to Him.
C
expressed his faith in Him.
D
persistently cried out for help.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q38 ✓ Answer: B
The teachers of the law accused Jesus of blasphemy because He
A
claimed to have power to heal the sick
B
declared that He had authority to forgive sin
C
said sin was the cause of sickness
D
called Himself Son of Man.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q39 ✓ Answer: C
“Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have [PAGE 48] suffered much over him today in a dream.” This state ment was made by Pilate’s wife during
A
the arrest of Jesus
B
Jesus’ betrayal
C
Jesus’ trial
D
Jesus’ crucifixion.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q40 ✓ Answer: B
According to Jesus, believers who forgive the sins of others will
A
enter the Kingdom of God
B
be forgiven by God
C
receive a crown of life.
D
inherit the earth.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q41 ✓ Answer: A
In the parable of the wheat and the tares, the bad seed was sowed by the
A
Devil
B
Scribes
C
Pharisees
D
Sadducees.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q42 ✓ Answer: B
According to Paul, generosity produces.
A
righteousness
B
thanksgiving to God
C
salvation
D
the grace of God
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q43 ✓ Answer: D
‘Is it not they who blasphem the honourable name which was invoked over you?’ According to James in the state ment above, they refers to the
A
principalities
B
needy
C
authorities
D
rich.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q44 ✓ Answer: C
Paul reminded the Thessalonians that he did not eat anyone’s bread without paying for it. This statement teaches.
A
self respect
B
creativityC. hardwork
D
humility.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q45 ✓ Answer: C
According to Paul, he who loves his neighbour has
A
eternal life
B
overcome all evils
C
fulfilled the law.
D
peace with God.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q46 ✓ Answer: A
Paul declares in Romans that as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, by one man’s obedience many will
A
be made righteous
B
be made pure
C
became steadfast in faith
D
become loyal to God.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q47 ✓ Answer: D
According to James, the prayer of a righteous man
A
can cleanse his sins
B
has saving power
C
can move mountains
D
has great power in its effects.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q48 ✓ Answer: C
‘…. the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.’ The day of the Lord in the statement above refers to the day of
A
retribution
B
repentance
C
judgement
D
tribulation.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q49 ✓ Answer: A
Peter urges Christians to live as free men without necessarily using their freedom as a pretex for
A
evil
B
immorality
C
greed
D
partiality.
Christian Religious Knowledge JAMB 2000 Q50 ✓ Answer: B
Those that have been baptized into Jesus Christ, according to Paul, are
A
cleansed of their sins B baptized into His death C sanctified in Him
B
Philippines
C
Hittites
D
baptized into the Christian fold. was made to King Saul by the